Even if we are not going to learn a particular language, there are certain categories of spoken language words, which are important to know when traveling to a country where that language is spoken, or when communicating with a foreigner, or simply to expand our horizons. In the end, it’s impossible to predict whether you need any. And if you visit Mexico once, learning a couple of Mexican words doesn’t hurt.
What language is spoken in Mexico
Mexico is currently not the most popular tourist destination. That is why it seems to us so exotic, mysterious and distant. Few people know that their language in this country is gone. However, there is what is called Español mexicano. It is a group of dialects and dialects of the Spanish-European immigrants who laid the foundation for the indigenous population of Mexico. Developing independently of European Spanish, “Mexican Spanish” has acquired its own characteristics in phonetics, grammar, vocabulary and other language layers.
Tourists should keep in mind that Mexico City names the country, and the capital of Mexico is called DF (Distrito Federal).
In russian language
Oddly enough, there are Mexican words in Russian! It can be proper names, or designations of household items and names of dishes that directly came to us from this distant hot country. However, there are words that are understandable to everyone, but equally sounding in both Mexican and Russian. An example of such words are: “balcony” (balcon), “tractor” (tractor), “moon” (luna), “literature” (literatura).
For poets and romantics
It's no secret how beautiful the languages of southern countries can be! Spanish sounds unusual for our ears, it hears a special charm, charisma, passion and hot, burning love. So some beautiful Mexican words may well be suitable for the original romantics as a way of explaining with your beloved!
- (Yo) te amo - I love you (yo te amo).
- Estar conmigo - be with me (estar conmigo).
- Soy tuya para siempre - I am yours forever (soy tuya para siempre).
- Eres la más bella del mundo - you are the most beautiful in the world (Eres la ma bella del mundo).
- Para ti, estoy listo para cualquier cosa - for your sake I’m ready for anything (couple ti, estow listo couple calker braid).
- Eres mi fuerza — you are my strength (Eres mi Fuerza).
- Eres mi vida - you are my life (Eres mi species).
Famous Expressions
Perhaps for beginners polyglots, as well as for those who seek an advanced level of proficiency in the language, there will be interesting some popular Mexican words, as well as famous Spanish expressions.
For example, the expression in many languages is winged: El pueblo unido jamás será vencido! ("El Pueblo Unido Hamas Serra Venkido") is the name of the song by the famous Chilean author, composer and performer Sergio Ortega. It was written as an anthem of the left coalition and, despite the fact that it has political echoes in its history, it is translated rather poetically that it cannot but expand the context of its use: “One people will never win!”
And here are some more phrases for romantics:
- Amor apasionado - passionate love (amor apasionado).
- Ángel mío, estate conmigo, tú ve delante de mí y yo te seguiré - my angel, be with me, you go ahead, and I follow you (angel myo, estate conmigo, that ve delante de mi and yo te secuire).
- Aunque miro al otro lado, mi corazón sólo te ve a ti - but even if I look the other way, my heart sees only you (angel miro al otrodo mi mi korazon solo tee a ti).
- El ganador se lo lleva todo - the winner gets everything (el ganador se lo yeva todo).
Common expressions
For travelers, Mexican words and phrases with which you can communicate in everyday life will be important. Maybe you don’t understand what you were told in response to your greeting, but believe me: it’s always nice when you see that a foreigner has found the strength and time to try to learn at least elementary words in your native language.
Below are the words in the Mexican language, without which it is almost impossible for a foreign tourist and traveler to do without in ordinary life:
- Yes - si (si).
- No - no (but).
- Thanks - gracias (gracias).
- Please - por favore.
- Sorry - perdoneme (perdomain).
- Hello - hola (ol).
- Goodbye - adios (adios).
- I do not understand - no comprendo (but comprando).
- Welcome - bienvenido (bienvenido).
- From myself - empujar (empuhar).
- Busy - ocupado.
- Caution - cuidado (kuidado).
Also, knowledge of some words in their written form does not hurt: what is written on many extremely important tablets, signs, signs.
- Prohibido fumar - smoking is prohibited (proibido fumar).
- Entrada - Entrance (Entrada).
- Salida - exit (salida).
- Pasaporte - passport (passport).
- Abierto - open (abierto).
- Cerrado - Closed (Kerrado).
- Descuento - discount (discount).
Many words are worth remembering already out of our own interests and for our own safety (in order to know in a critical situation where, to whom and how to turn). In most languages, they sound very similar. It will not be difficult for you to remember the following:
- Policia - police.
- Ambulancia - ambulance (ambulance).
- Hospital - a hospital (hospital).
- Farmacia - pharmacy (pharmasia).
The following words will also be useful:
- Muy bien / Está bien / Esta bien - very good, okay.
- Naturalmente (naturalmente) - of course, naturally.
- Por supuesto (pore supuesto) - of course, of course.
- Exacto (Exacto) - for sure.
- Con mucho gusto (con muso densely) - with great pleasure.
- No hablo español (but ablo espaniol) - I don't speak Spanish.
- Cuánto vale esto? (Quanto vale esto?) - How much is (this)?
- Mande? (Mande?) - What did you say?
Of course, this is not enough for you to freely understand the Mexican and communicate on it. However, such phrases are very common for tourists and it is important to know them.
How and when to use
If you have visited Mexico, knowing these words will help a lot. Indeed, it is difficult for any tourist without the opportunity to communicate with the indigenous inhabitants of the country he visits. In addition, you can remember these words and phrases for your own development. They will also be interesting to those who are fond of Spanish culture, listen to Mexican songs and watch their TV shows.
As mentioned above, one can boast of knowledge of beautiful words and quotes in love affairs: for many girls (and even guys), intelligence and erudition, and especially in the field of linguistics, make an incredible impression! Well-spoken Mexican words can become your highlight, give a special exotic touch to your charisma, and enhance charm.
How and when to use is not worth it
However, even staying in a foreign country for a long time, do not forget: no matter how long you learn the Mexican language and no matter how well you know it, you are unlikely to ever reach such a level that you will not succeed in distinguishing you from the native. So, after all, you should not brag to the local population about your knowledge and use Mexican words out of place: such behavior may not cause aggression, but you will almost certainly be laughed at!
In addition, there are, as noted at the beginning of the article, certain differences between the Spanish language directly in Spain and the Spanish language that has evolved over the years of its independent development across the Atlantic Ocean. Speakers of one dialect do not always approve of another: especially the Spaniards, Mexican words with appropriate accents often seem like a mocking distortion of their native dialect.
We hope that the Mexican words quoted by us will help you not only in your planned trip, but in general will serve as a good help in studying the culture of this wonderful country!